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Chubu Electric Power

Chubu Electric Power Co., Inc., commonly known as Chubu Electric, is a leading energy provider headquartered in Nagoya, Japan. Established in 1951, the company has grown to become a pivotal player in the Japanese electric power industry, primarily serving the Chubu region, which encompasses Aichi, Gifu, and Mie prefectures. Chubu Electric focuses on the generation, transmission, and distribution of electricity, with a diverse portfolio that includes thermal, hydroelectric, and renewable energy sources. The company is recognised for its commitment to innovation and sustainability, positioning itself as a key contributor to Japan's energy transition. Notable achievements include advancements in smart grid technology and a strong emphasis on reducing carbon emissions, solidifying its market position as a forward-thinking utility provider.

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33

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Electricity from Other Sources industry. Comparing a company's score to the industry average can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

25

Industry Benchmark

Chubu Electric Power's score of 33 is higher than 81% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Chubu Electric Power's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Chubu Electric Power reported total carbon emissions of approximately 55,640,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes 40,810 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, 59,110 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions, and a significant 55,640,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. The Scope 3 emissions encompass various categories, including 3,347,206,000 kg CO2e from the use of sold products and 13,023,000 kg CO2e from employee commuting. In previous years, emissions have shown fluctuations. For instance, in 2022, the total emissions were about 56,140,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 and 2 emissions at 45,090 kg CO2e and 56,140 kg CO2e, respectively. The company has not set specific reduction targets or climate pledges, indicating a potential area for improvement in their climate commitments. Chubu Electric Power's emissions data reflects a comprehensive approach to tracking carbon outputs across all scopes, which is essential for understanding their overall environmental impact. However, the absence of defined reduction initiatives or targets suggests that the company may need to enhance its climate strategy to align with industry standards and expectations for sustainability.

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56,400,000,000
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Scope 3
10,540,000,000
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00,000,000,000

Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Chubu Electric Power's primary industry is Electricity nec, which is medium in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

Location emissions intensity

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The carbon intensity of the energy grid powering a company's primary operations has a strong influence on its overall carbon footprint. This request for Chubu Electric Power is in JP, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

Companies disclose and commit to reducing emissions to show they are serious about reducing emissions impact over time. They can also help a company track its progress over time.

Chubu Electric Power is not participating in any of the initiatives that we track. This may change over time as the company engages with new initiatives or updates its commitments. DitchCarbon will update this information as it becomes available.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
Reduction Actions

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